concord
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To agree; to act together.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɑnkɔɹd
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Definition
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verb
intransitive
To agree; to act together.
noun
A harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole
Agreement of opinions
A state of agreement; harmony; union.
A variety of sweet American grape, with large dark blue (almost black) grapes in compact clusters; a Concord grape.
probably influenced by chordmusic
An agreeable combination of tones simultaneously heard; a consonant chord; a consonance; a harmony.
Any of several places
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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A harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds).
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Slipskin grape.
The first battle of the American Revolution (April 19, 1775).
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